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Book Investigation of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Reinforcing Bars as Internal Reinforcement for Concrete Structures

Download or read book Investigation of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Reinforcing Bars as Internal Reinforcement for Concrete Structures written by David Tse Chuen Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the existing data shows that two areas of GFRP bar research among others are in need of investigation, the first being behaviour of GFRP bars at cold temperatures and the second being the behaviour of large diameter GFRP rods. Based on the results of experimental work performed, cold temperatures were found to have minimal effect on the mechanical properties of the GFRP bars tested. In addition, through beam testing, large 32mm diameter GFRP bars were found to not fail prematurely due to interlaminar shear failure. By evaluating the mechanical and durability properties of GFRP bars and behaviour of GFRP RC, it can be concluded that GFRP appears to be an adequate alternative reinforcement for concrete structures. Because of high strength, low stiffness and elastic behaviour of GFRP bars, issues of significant importance for reinforced concrete are bond development, influence of shear on member behaviour and member deformability.

Book Fibre reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures

Download or read book Fibre reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures written by Kiang-Hwee Tan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2003 with total page 755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement has been used in construction as either internal or external reinforcement for concrete structures in the past decade. This book provides the latest research findings related to the development, design and application of FRP reinforcement in new construction and rehabilitation works. The topics include FRP properties and bond behaviour, externally bonded reinforcement for flexure, shear and confinement, FRP structural shapes, durability, member behaviour under sustained loads, fatigue loads and blast loads, prestressed FRP tendons, structural strengthening applications, case studies, and codes and standards. Contents: .: Volume 1: Keynote Papers; FRP Materials and Properties; Bond Behaviour; Externally Bonded Reinforcement for Flexure; Externally Bonded Reinforcement for Shear; Externally Bonded Reinforcement for Confinement; FRP Structural Shapes; Volume 2: Durability and Maintenance; Sustained and Fatigue Loads; Prestressed FRP Reinforcement and Tendons; Structural Strengthening; Applications in Masonry and Steel Structures; Field Applications and Case Studies; Codes and Standards. Readership: Upper level graduates, graduate students, academics and researchers in materials science and engineering; practising engineers and project managers

Book FRP Reinforcement in RC Structures

Download or read book FRP Reinforcement in RC Structures written by fib Fédération internationale du béton and published by fib Fédération internationale du béton. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: fib Bulletin 40 deals mainly with the use of FRP bars as internal reinforcement for concrete structures. The background of the main physical and mechanical properties of FRP reinforcing bars is presented, with special emphasis on durability aspects. For each of the typical ultimate and serviceability limit states, the basic mechanical model is given, followed by different design models according to existing codes or design guidelines. Composite FRP materials are still relatively new in construction and most engineers are unfamiliar with their properties and characteristics. The second chapter of this bulletin therefore aims to provide practising engineers with the necessary background knowledge in this field, and also presents typical products currently available in the international market. The third chapter deals with the issue of durability and identifies the parameters that can lead to deterioration, which is necessary information when addressing design issues. A series of parameters is used to identify the allowable stress in the FRP after exposure for a specified period of time in a specific environment. The bulletin covers the issues of Ultimate Limit States (primarily dealing with flexural design), Serviceability Limit States (dealing with deflections and cracking), Shear and Punching Shear and Bond and Tension Stiffening. It provides not only the state-of-the-art but also in many cases ideas for the next generation of design guidelines. The final chapter deals with the fundamental issue of design philosophy. The use of these new materials as concrete reinforcement has forced researchers to re-think many of the fundamental principles used until now in RC design. The bulletin ends with a discussion of a possible new framework for developing partial safety factors to ensure specific safety levels that will be flexible enough to cope with new materials.

Book Reinforced Concrete Design with FRP Composites

Download or read book Reinforced Concrete Design with FRP Composites written by Hota V.S. GangaRao and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-11-20 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the use of composites has increased in many industrial, commercial, medical, and defense applications, there is a lack of technical literature that examines composites in conjunction with concrete construction. Fulfilling the need for a comprehensive, explicit guide, Reinforced Concrete Design with FRP Composites presents specific informat

Book Fiber reinforced plastic  FRP  Reinforcement for Concrete Structures

Download or read book Fiber reinforced plastic FRP Reinforcement for Concrete Structures written by Antonio Nanni and published by Elsevier Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composites for prestressed and non-prestressed concrete reinforcement has developed into a technology with serious and substantial claims for the advancement of construction materials and methods. Research and development is now occurring worldwide. The 20 papers in this volume make a further contribution in advancing knowledge and acceptance of FRP composites for concrete reinforcement. The articles are divided into three parts. Part I introduces FRP reinforcement for concrete structures and describes general material properties and manufacturing meth.

Book Reinforced Concrete with FRP Bars

Download or read book Reinforced Concrete with FRP Bars written by Antonio Nanni and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corrosion-resistant, electromagnetic transparent and lightweight fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are accepted as valid alternatives to steel in concrete reinforcement. Reinforced Concrete with FRP Bars: Mechanics and Design, a technical guide based on the authors more than 30 years of collective experience, provides principles, algorithms, and pr

Book Fibre reinforced Polymer Reinforcement For Concrete Structures  In 2 Volumes    Proceedings Of The Sixth International Symposium On Frp Reinforcement For Concrete Structures  Frprcs 6

Download or read book Fibre reinforced Polymer Reinforcement For Concrete Structures In 2 Volumes Proceedings Of The Sixth International Symposium On Frp Reinforcement For Concrete Structures Frprcs 6 written by Kiang Hwee Tan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2003-06-20 with total page 1526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement has been used in construction as either internal or external reinforcement for concrete structures in the past decade. This book provides the latest research findings related to the development, design and application of FRP reinforcement in new construction and rehabilitation works. The topics include FRP properties and bond behaviour, externally bonded reinforcement for flexure, shear and confinement, FRP structural shapes, durability, member behaviour under sustained loads, fatigue loads and blast loads, prestressed FRP tendons, structural strengthening applications, case studies, and codes and standards.

Book Guide for the Design and Construction of Concrete Reinforced with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars

Download or read book Guide for the Design and Construction of Concrete Reinforced with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars written by ACI Committee 440 and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Non Traditional Shape GFRP Rebars for Concrete Reinforcement

Download or read book Non Traditional Shape GFRP Rebars for Concrete Reinforcement written by Guillermo G Claure and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) composites as internal reinforcement (rebars) for concrete structures has proven to be an alternative to traditional steel reinforcement due to significant advantages such as magnetic transparency and, most importantly, corrosion resistance equating to durability and structural life extension. In recent years, the number of projects specifying GFRP reinforcement has increased dramatically leading the construction industry towards more sustainable practices. Typically, GFRP rebars are similar to their steel counterparts having external deformations or surface enhancements designed to develop bond to concrete, as well as having solid circular cross-sections; but lately, the worldwide composites industry has taken advantage of the pultrusion process developing GFRP rebars with non-traditional cross-sectional shapes destined to optimize their mechanical, physical, and environmental attributes. Recently, circular GFRP rebars with a hollow-core have also become available. They offer advantages such as a larger surface area for improved bond, and the use of the effective cross-sectional area that is engaged to carry load since fibers at the center of a solid cross-section are generally not fully engaged. For a complete understanding of GFRP rebar physical properties, a study on material characterization regarding a quantitative cross-sectional area analysis of different GFRP rebars was undertaken with a sample population of 190 GFRP specimens with rebar denomination ranging from #2 to #6 and with different cross-sectional shapes and surface deformations manufactured by five pultruders from around the world. The water displacement method was applied as a feasible and reliable way to conduct the investigation. In addition to developing a repeatable protocol for measuring cross-sectional area, the objectives of establishing critical statistical information related to the test methodology and recommending improvements to existing provisions and standards allowing for a consistent universal norm for all GFRP rebars were reached. This dissertation also presents an evaluation of the structural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams and slabs using the new type of GFRP rebar consisting of a non-traditional hollow-core shape compared to "traditional" solid round rebars with equivalent cross-sectional areas within the framework of two studies, respectively. To validate the design assumptions following ACI 440.1R design guidelines, two conditions were investigated: under-reinforced (failure controlled by rupture of GFRP rebar); and, over-reinforced (failure controlled by crushing of concrete). For comparison, a cyclic three-point bending load test matrix was developed: for beams, 3 under-reinforced and 3 over-reinforced with hollow-core and solid GFRP rebars, respectively, making a total of 12 RC specimens; for slabs, 3 under-reinforced and 3 over-reinforced with hollow-core and 2 types of solid GFRP rebars, respectively, making a total of 18 RC slabs. The studies on GFRP RC beams and slabs concluded that the hollow-core GFRP rebars were as effective as their solid counterpart and ACI 440.1R design guidelines were applicable to predict their performance. It was shown that final design may be controlled by the permissible deflections as governing parameter for elements under service conditions. Also, a final study with a test matrix containing six extra specimens was generated for post-fire residual strength evaluation of fire-exposed GFRP RC slabs along with temperature gradient in the slabs and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) investigation on GFRP samples extracted from the fire-exposed slabs. In this study, the ability of GFRP RC slabs to retain structural integrity during a standards fire exposure as well as determining the residual structural capacity were investigated. The residual strength evaluation of the fire-exposed slabs showed a range of results varying between ± 10%, of the virgin slabs. And, 19 mm (0.75 in.) cover with normal weight concrete was shown to be adequate to provide the necessary fire protection to the GFRP rebars preventing irreversible damage for two-hour fire rated GFRP RC slabs subjected to service loads; also, from the DMA and glass transition temperature of samples extracted from the GFRP rebars, it is inferred that the resin had undergone a post curing phase.

Book Characterization of GFRP Bars for Internal Concrete Reinforcement

Download or read book Characterization of GFRP Bars for Internal Concrete Reinforcement written by Omar Khelifi and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In order to investigate in the characterization of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars as internal reinforcement for concrete structures, this research program focuses on two aspects of the problem, namely: alkaline performance of thermoplastic-based E-glass FRP bars and dowel action in GFRP reinforced concrete beams."--Abstract, leaf iv.

Book Investigation of Bond Behaviour Between GFRP Reinforcing Bars and Concrete Containing Seawater

Download or read book Investigation of Bond Behaviour Between GFRP Reinforcing Bars and Concrete Containing Seawater written by Mehran Parvizi and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been a growing concern of water scarcity in recent years as global water shortages are increasing. The concrete industry consumes about 2 billion tons of potable water annually. For this reason, seawater has drawn attention as a potential substitute for mixing and curing water for concrete if certain challenges can be addressed. One of the main problems associated with the use of seawater in concrete is the risk of corrosion of internal steel reinforcement. Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars have been shown to be a viable reinforcement alternative in aggressive environments due to their corrosion-resistant properties. Glass FRP (GFRP) bars, due to their acceptable mechanical properties and reasonable price, are currently the most widely used in industry. GFRP bars are manufactured with a variety of surface configurations having different bond performance in concrete, which influences structural behaviour in concrete flexural elements. Therefore, the viability of GFRP bars with sand coated and spiral deformations in seawater concrete is an important topic for research. In this study the bond behaviour is investigated using two different test methods: 1) pullout specimens, and 2) beam anchorage specimens. The results suggest that there is no significant difference between the short-term bond strength of GFRP bars in seawater concrete compared to normal concrete. Additional research is recommended to explore possible long-term issues.

Book Composites for Construction

Download or read book Composites for Construction written by Lawrence C. Bank and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-07-21 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first textbook on the design of FRP for structural engineering applications Composites for Construction is a one-of-a-kind guide to understanding fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) and designing and retrofitting structures with FRP. Written and organized like traditional textbooks on steel, concrete, and wood design, it demystifies FRP composites and demonstrates how both new and retrofit construction projects can especially benefit from these materials, such as offshore and waterfront structures, bridges, parking garages, cooling towers, and industrial buildings. The code-based design guidelines featured in this book allow for demonstrated applications to immediately be implemented in the real world. Covered codes and design guidelines include ACI 440, ASCE Structural Plastics Design Manual, EUROCOMP Design Code, AASHTO Specifications, and manufacturer-published design guides. Procedures are provided to the structural designer on how to use this combination of code-like documents to design with FRP profiles. In four convenient sections, Composites for Construction covers: * An introduction to FRP applications, products and properties, and to the methods of obtaining the characteristic properties of FRP materials for use in structural design * The design of concrete structural members reinforced with FRP reinforcing bars * Design of FRP strengthening systems such as strips, sheets, and fabrics for upgrading the strength and ductility of reinforced concrete structural members * The design of trusses and frames made entirely of FRP structural profiles produced by the pultrusion process

Book Alternative Materials for the Reinforcement and Prestressing of Concrete

Download or read book Alternative Materials for the Reinforcement and Prestressing of Concrete written by J.L. Clarke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete is a major problem, with serious implications for structural integrity and durability particularly for bridges and marine structures. This new book provides a thorough overview of recent developments and applications in this area. It examines the durability, strength and suitability of alternative materials.

Book Non Metallic  FRP  Reinforcement for Concrete Structures

Download or read book Non Metallic FRP Reinforcement for Concrete Structures written by L. Taerwe and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-06-02 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dealing with a wide range of non-metallic materials, this book opens up possibilities of lighter, more durable structures. With contributions from leading international researchers and design engineers, it provides a complete overview of current knowledge on the subject.

Book Investigating the Use of Fiber reinforced Polymer Bars in Concrete

Download or read book Investigating the Use of Fiber reinforced Polymer Bars in Concrete written by Mounir Simon Najm and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiber Reinforced Polymer bars were introduced to the market over two decades ago. However, their use is still somewhat limited. FRP bars are very corrosion resistant and with much of the US infrastructure degrading, the use of FRP bars over conventional steel has been proposed as a fix to this remedy. This thesis looks into the difference between the properties of FRP and steel such as: Elastic modulus, strength, time dependent behaviors, temperature effects and so on. The thesis terminates with an investigation of life cycle cost analysis performed by several authors looking through the positive and negative aspects. The Life Cycle Cost analysis concentrates on the use of FRP bars in a bridge decks. The findings suggest that FRP reinforcement is highly recommended in corrosive environments and with time will gradually be the favored material for reinforcing bridge decks as the technology slowly proves itself.